Skycam Utility – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 20 664 000 - 34 440 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility crew member for ESPN's Monday Night Football remote broadcast at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The assignment is scheduled for September 28, 2026, supporting the Philadelphia @ Chicago game production.

The role involves hands-on work with the Technical Operations team during game-day setup, broadcast operations, and strike. You will monitor Skycam cables, assist with equipment movement, and work at elevated locations as required.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Physically demanding setup and strike duties.
• Able to assist with unloading trucks and transporting broadcast equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring Skycam cables and reels.
• Must follow instructions and communicate effectively with the technical crew.
• Dependable and able to work in a fast-paced live TV environment.

Responsabilités

• Support Technical Operations during setup, game-day production, and strike.
• Monitor the Skycam cables and reels during broadcast operations.
• Help ensure Skycam cables remain clear and do not become tangled.
• Stay alert to cable movement and communicate potential issues to the technical crew.
• Assist with unloading broadcast trucks during production setup.
• Load equipment and cases back onto production trucks during strike.
• Carry and move broadcast equipment as directed.
• Assist with transporting and positioning technical equipment throughout the venue.
• Work in elevated stadium areas or catwalks when required.
• Follow safety procedures and technical instructions throughout the assignment.
• Respond quickly to changing needs in a fast-paced live sports production environment.

Connaissances

Comfortable with heights

Lift up to 40 lbs

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Climb stadium catwalks

Reliability

Effective communicator

Description du poste

ESPN Monday Night Football Hiring Skycam Utility in Chicago

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility crew member for ESPN's Monday Night Football remote broadcast at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The assignment is scheduled for September 28, 2026, supporting the Philadelphia @ Chicago game production.

This hands-on live sports television production job will work with the Technical Operations team during game-day setup, broadcast operations, and post-event strike. A key responsibility is monitoring the Skycam cable and reel system to help prevent cables from becoming tangled while the aerial camera system is in operation.

The position also involves moving broadcast equipment and may require working at elevated locations, including stadium catwalks. Applicants should be physically capable, attentive, and comfortable with heights.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Technical Operations during setup, game-day production, and strike
• Monitor the Skycam cables and reels during broadcast operations
• Help ensure Skycam cables remain clear and do not become tangled
• Stay alert to cable movement and communicate potential issues to the technical crew
• Assist with unloading broadcast trucks during production setup
• Load equipment and cases back onto production trucks during strike
• Carry and move medium-to-heavy broadcast equipment as directed
• Assist with transporting and positioning technical equipment throughout the venue
• Work in elevated stadium areas or catwalks when required
• Follow safety procedures and technical instructions throughout the assignment
• Respond quickly to changing needs in a fast-paced live sports production environment

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Must be willing and able to climb or walk on stadium catwalks when required
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding setup and strike duties
• Able to assist with unloading trucks and transporting broadcast equipment
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring moving Skycam cables and reels
• Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with technical crew members
• Dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced live television production environment
• Must be available for the September 28, 2026 assignment at Soldier Field in Chicago

Compensation

• Paid live sports production opportunity
• Specific pay rate has not been listed
• Position supports ESPN's Monday Night Football remote broadcast at Soldier Field